August 2022 - The News Highlights

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

A memo shows that France and Germany disagree over a proposed visa ban against Russian foreigners.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

The party of incumbent Joao Lourenco won 51.17% of the vote against 43.95% for the opposition UNITA.

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Transfer of missiles from Syria indicates a significant move by Russia to boost air defences for its war in Ukraine.

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Monday, August 29, 2022

France's air investigation agency said some pilots lacked rigour when it came to respecting safety protocols.

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All-rounder takes three wickets and hits unbeaten 33 as India beat Pakistan in thrilling finish.

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Sunday, August 28, 2022


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The Ethiopian government and rebel forces have accused each other of violating a months-long ceasefire.

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French leader and his Algerian counterpart Tebboun say they will open a new era laying foundation for a new partnership.

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Saturday, August 27, 2022


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Justice Department document confirms criminal investigation into Trump's alleged mishandling of classified information.

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Angola's governing MPLA party claims victory in election as opposition rejects the results of the vote.

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Friday, August 26, 2022

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says 182 people were killed after torrential rains destroyed more than 3,100 houses.

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Flooding is a 'humanitarian disaster of epic proportions' that has left thousands without shelter, minister says.

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Additional 'trigger laws' that automatically ban abortion are set to go into effect in numerous US states this week.

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Thursday, August 25, 2022


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The ambassador arrives as Sudan is experiencing widespread unrest, with protesters calling for an end to military rule.

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NDTV said that the move by billionaire Gautam Adani came 'without any discussion' with the broadcaster or its founders.

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Some 14.7 million people were registered to vote at 13,200 polling stations across the southern African nation.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022


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Kelly Goodlett becomes first officer held criminally responsible for 2020 Louisville police raid that killed Taylor.

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Erdogan’s remarks come a week after Turkey and Israel announced a joint decision to establish diplomatic ties.

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Political philosopher dubbed Putin's 'brain' by some observers has long called for Russia to annex Ukraine.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022


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Judge says company did not show sales of its ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories caused 'irreparable harm'.

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Justin Trudeau says natural gas exports are costly and logistically difficult, but Canada will boost global supplies.

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Footage of Marin dancing at a house party circulated on social media, raising questions about illegal substances.

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Monday, August 22, 2022

A 'quick visit' to the shelled Zaporizhzhia nuclear site is needed by independent inspectors, leaders say.

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Talks come as world powers await Iran's response to what the European Union calls its 'final' proposal.

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Sunday, August 21, 2022

MPs vote 50-1 against PM Abazovic's government weeks after he signed pact regulating position of Serbian Church.

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Kyiv dismisses the allegations of poisoning Russian soldiers with botulinum toxin and says invading troops ate old food.

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Saturday, August 20, 2022

One of the world's youngest government leaders faced calls from her own coalition, opposition to take a drug test.

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Russian state gas company says the pipeline requires maintenance, deepening energy standoff with Europe.

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Starbucks denies any wrongdoing and says the US employees were not fired because they were pro-union.

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Media outlets are asking US judge to unseal affidavit laying out evidence for raid of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.

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The two sides have met in Brussels to resolve a dispute sparked by vehicle licence plates.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he agrees to the parameters of a UN mission to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear site.

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Hadi Matar, accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie last week, pleads not guilty to attempted murder, assault charges.

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Russia says Deputy Minister of Defence Alexander Fomin held talks with the PA's Major General Nidal Abu Dukhan.

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The surge in revenue can help Russia offset some of the impact on its economy caused by Western sanctions.

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NATO chief calls for calm and says the organisation's peacekeepers were ready to intervene if necessary.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

UN spokesman says the leaders will discuss the grain shipment deal and attacks at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

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Moscow claims UK requested to fly RC-135 spy plane over Russia, calling the move a 'deliberate provocation'.

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UN health agency says it wants to find a new, less stigmatising name for the rapidly-spreading disease.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

An Israeli military court rejects an appeal for release of hunger striker Khalil Awawdeh, whose health is deteriorating.

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A group of lawyers and journalists are suing the CIA, alleging that their privacy rights were violated.

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There was drama and disagreement in parts of the capital after Deputy President Ruto was declared president-elect.

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Ukrainian facility came under repeated fire, with Kyiv and Moscow trading blame for potentially catastrophic escalation.

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Rushdie's son says his father remains in critical condition with 'life-changing' wounds after being stabbed.

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The Brave Commander is carrying food aid for Ethiopia as part of UN-led efforts to help countries at risk of famine.

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Sunday, August 14, 2022

President Zelenskyy says Ukraine is targeting Russian soldiers who shoot at the Zaporizhzhia plant, or use it as cover.

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Scientists say intense droughts, wildfires and heatwaves are the new reality.

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Sri Lanka confirms the Yuan Wang 5 ship will arrive next week, despite concerns raised by neighbouring India.

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

Kyiv has nearly all of Russia's supply routes in occupied southern Ukraine under 'fire control,' military says.

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The controversial author spent years in hiding after 1989 decree by the Iranian leader led to threats against his life.

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Supporters of al-Sadr are demanding early elections while opponents say last October's poll should be honoured.

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Public health officials announced that the polio virus has been detected in the city's wastewater and urged vaccination.

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Friday, August 12, 2022

Bill Russell’s number 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA basketball league in the US.

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Merrick Garland pushes to make court-approved warrant public amid GOP anger, says he personally approved the search.

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Prices at the pump peaked at a record $5.02 per gallon in June, causing drivers to buy less petrol.

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Russian and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly accused each other of shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

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Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in Bangkok from Singapore, where he was staying since mid-July.

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

The Biden administration implored the Syrian government to work with the US to return Tice home.

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Vice president announces nationwide curfew after security forces clashed with demonstrators in Freetown.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

UN says temperatures nearly half a degree above average last month, as EU monitor records record-low Antarctic sea ice.

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With rival Lula leading in presidential polls ahead of Oct 2 elections, observers fear Bolsonaro will not accept defeat.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The trip is Biden's second to Kentucky, which has been hard hit by a number of devastating natural disasters.

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The European Union says it is time for a political decision, but Iran appears to want more changes to the final text.

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Traumatised people of Gaza's Rafah refugee camp recount the horrors of Israel's 'targeted killing' of PIJ commander.

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Police investigating the murder of Muslim men in New Mexico state as a possible hate crime.

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Report alleging Ukraine military violations of international law caused head of Amnesty Ukraine to resign in protest.

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Sunday, August 7, 2022

Children among 24 people killed in Gaza as Israeli military attacks the Palestinian coastal enclave for a second day.

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Israel launches air strikes after arresting Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander.

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At least 24 Palestinians, including six children, have been killed and 203 wounded during the two days of attacks.

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Head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps tells Islamic Jihad leader 'we are with you on this path until the end'.

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

New statistics prompt calls by advocates for the government in Ottawa to pass anti-racism law.

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While recession fears may have cooled for now, the Fed is likely to be more bold with its rate hikes at future meetings.

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Friday, August 5, 2022

Residents in Krugersdorp take to the streets after eight women were raped in an attack blamed on illegal miners.

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Tensions are rising after China launches biggest-ever drills in the Taiwan Strait following Nancy Pelosi's Taipei visit.

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UAE stresses importance of 'One-China' principle and says it is concerned about the effect of 'provocative visits'.

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

EU demands an end to fighting near the disputed region as Azerbaijan says it seized several strategic hills.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges governments to tax oil and gas companies' profits amid energy crisis.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Beijing says US politician is 'playing with fire' as she visits Taiwan amid heightened US-China tensions.

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Defence lawyer says Griner hopes a prisoner swap would enable her to go home.

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Once the news cycle moves on, it will be business as usual for the US, the Taliban and even al-Qaeda itself.

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The best-selling author said in court on Tuesday that writers are hurt by consolidation in the publishing industry.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

The firms were being used by Iran to facilitate the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products, the US said.

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United States factory activity last month fell to its lowest level in over two years, according to fresh data.

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Thousands of al-Sadr supporters resume their sit-in inside parliament in Baghdad as counter-protests take place nearby.

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Supporters of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr are again occupying parliament.

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The collapse has revived trauma and anger just ahead of the two-year anniversary of the port explosion.

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